Description: Portraits of Courage brings together 66 full-color portraits and a four-panel mural painted by President Bush of members of the United States military who have served our nation with honor since 9/11 — and whom he has come to know personally.
Portraits of Courage
Each painting is accompanied by the inspiring story of the veteran depicted, written by the President. Visitors can see the faces of those who answered the nation’s call and learn from their bravery on the battlefield, their journeys to recovery, and the continued leadership and contributions they are making as civilians.

Description: Pack a picnic and gather up your family and friends! Spend your Saturday nights soaking up FREE live music from a variety of genres or enjoying a family-friendly movie -- all of this under a blanket of beautiful North Texas stars in Beckert Park. CLICK THE LINK for dates.

Description: Adventures with Clifford The Big Red Dog transports children and adults to the world of Clifford™, Emily Elizabeth™ and all the residents of Birdwell Island. As visitors explore Adventures with Clifford The Big Red Dog, they will encounter the people and places that make-up Clifford's world. From boarding the Birdwell Island ferry to greeting the nine-foot tall Clifford The Big Red Dog in his own backyard, visitors can playfully explore the exhibit’s themed areas and discover Clifford's Big Ideas. These 10 simple, tangible, life lessons are designed to help young children navigate their world: Share, Play Fair, Have Respect, Work Together, Be Responsible, Be Truthful, Be Kind, Believe in Yourself, Be a Good Friend, and Help Others. Each television episode introduces one or more big idea.

Description: Narrated by Tim Allen, Back To The Moon For Good immerses us in the Google Lunar XPRIZE race to the Moon and the human stories of both the competition and the collaboration it inspires.
Sundays at 1:30pm.

Description: This film will bring audience face to face with some of our world's smallest inhabitants. Bugs! explores the lives of an old-world praying mantis and a beautiful butterfly, known by their Latin names, Hierodula and Papilio.

Description: The Clifford mascot will be onsite today! Adventures with Clifford The Big Red Dog transports children and adults to the world of Clifford™, Emily Elizabeth™ and all the residents of Birdwell Island. As visitors explore Adventures with Clifford The Big Red Dog, they will encounter the people and places that make-up Clifford's world. From boarding the Birdwell Island ferry to greeting the nine-foot tall Clifford The Big Red Dog in his own backyard, visitors can playfully explore the exhibit’s themed areas and discover Clifford's Big Ideas. These 10 simple, tangible, life lessons are designed to help young children navigate their world: Share, Play Fair, Have Respect, Work Together, Be Responsible, Be Truthful, Be Kind, Believe in Yourself, Be a Good Friend, and Help Others. Each television episode introduces one or more big idea.

Description: Experience life on the trail first-hand during the Fort Worth Herd Cow Camp. This free, interactive program allows adults and children a hands-on experience with equipment used during the Cattle Drive Era. Activities include: saddling, roping, chuck wagon stories and cattle drive demos.

Description: It’s DINO DAYS but with a twist: we’re going ICE AGE. We’ll still have a number of dinos on hand, but our main goal will be to highlight some amazing mammals of the Ice Age period – giant elephants, saber-tooth cats, dire wolves and others. Welcome to the Ice Age will feature a complete skeleton of Stegodon, a massive ancestor of mammoths and today’s elephants. At nearly 14-feet tall, with long, graceful tusks that extended forward nearly ten feet, Stegodon was one of the largest mammals to walk the earth! Other Ice Age animals include: Smilodon, the Saber-tooth cat; and its primary predatory competitor, Canis dirus, or Dire Wolf; Castoroides, an enormous beaver that lived in North America during the Pleistocene period; and a woolly rhinoceros (Coelodonta antiquitatis)! In addition to these great Ice Age creatures, the Museum’s Acrocanthosaurus skull, Dimetrodon skeleton, and Clidastes skeleton will also be displayed. Our Acrocanthosaurus atokensis skull cast, nicknamed “Atoka” by staff, will give visitors insight into this ferocious animal that ruled Oklahoma and Texas during the Early Cretaceous period. Similar in size to Tyrannosaurus rex, Acrocanthosaurus lived 50 million years before T.rex! Museum Closed SUN & MON.

Description: Children and families are invited to the enchanting world of Dora the Explorer, her animal-rescuing cousin Diego, and their friends Boots and Baby Jaguar! Here they can explore Isa's Flowery Garden, help Tico gather nuts, join the Pirate Piggies crew as they set sail, and search for baby animals in the Rainforest Maze. In Dora and Diego - Let's Explore!, children and families will:
Sail the high seas in the Pirate Piggies Ship,
Travel through space in the Rocket Ship,
Explore the Rainforest Maze, Care for baby animals in the Animal Rescue Center,
Collect nuts in the Nutty Forest, Tend Isa's Garden.

Description: From the world’s tallest building to underwater robots and a solar car race across Australia, Dream Big celebrates the human ingenuity behind engineering marvels big and small, and reveals the heart that drives engineers to create better lives for people around the world.

Description: Shop for the finest-quality local products at the Farmers Branch Market! With a wide array of vendors offering seasonal favorites including produce, meats, eggs, baked goods, artisan foods, and handmade arts and crafts, this market is sure to have something for everyone. The Farmers Branch Market is located at the Grove at Mustang Crossing nestled under large post oak trees that provide shade for shoppers and vendors. And throughout the season there is a variety of activities including education opportunities, live music and kid’s activities.

Description: At 11:30am & 4pm (subject to weather and the longhorns' dispositions) the world's only daily cattle drive clip-clops its way over the brick-paved streets of the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards. Starting at the Livestock Exchange Building, the trail boss and his cowhands on horseback lead a couple dozen Texas longhorns almost single file down Exchange Avenue and back to their holding pens behind the Exchange Building.

Description: Parents are encouraged to bring their children to experience free storytelling at the museum. Area celebrities and other guest storytellers will read and share their favorite stories to children, highlighting the history of the settling of the American Western Frontier as well as discussing the modern-day sport of rodeo and other cowboy & western heritage entertainment.

Description: Dolphins gives audiences a fascinating new perspective on the lives of dolphins and their remarkable intelligence. From the dazzling coral reefs of the Bahamas to the wind-swept seas of Patagonia, Dolphins takes audiences under the water's surface for a romp with inquisitive Atlantic spotted dolphins, acrobatic dusky dolphins, and the familiar bottlenose dolphin of Flipper fame.

Description: Real hauntings, real history! The paranormal activity in the stockyards is one of the most active & written about in the US. Tours leave from the winery. The Ghost Tour guide will lead you through the streets of the historic Fort Worth Stockyards. The tour is a 90 minute walking tour.The Ghost Tour is family friendly & is great fun for all ages. Reservations recommended. Tours run Thurs - Sat.

Description: We are excited to offer 'Scratch programming Basics' for kids of all ages. During this session you will be designing a game using Scratch. To register please contact us.
"This event is not sponsored by the Plano Library System or the City of Plano"

Description: The legendary white creature with piercing pink eyes rising from the new swamp in the Pierre A. Fontaine Bird & Reptile Building is not a ghost. That fact becomes obvious when 9-foot Boudreaux opens his massive jaws to take a fish or piece of chicken from his keeper. The male albino American alligator joins two traditionally pigmented female alligators and other swamp residents in the new Ghosts from the Bayou habitat at the Dallas Zoo.

Description: Celebrate a fresh and flavorful season at the Grapevine Farmers Market and Grapevine Market. Local and regional vendors fill both markets with a variety of products in Historic Downtown Grapevine. Whether you’re looking for homemade salsa or handmade jewelry, fresh produce or painted pieces, the Grapevine Farmers Market and Grapevine Market have something for everyone.

Description: It's an exhibit unlike any other filled with iconic artifacts from a teaching collection which has inspired generations. From period rooms showcasing life in a bygone era to Texas History artifacts to a spectacular array of ceremonial masks from around the world, they are collections that shaped our story. It's the best of our own history re-imagined for this special anniversary exhibition.

Description: The world’s sexiest thief. History’s great lover. The renegade hero that made redistributing wealth seem cool. Here is finally the real story of the disgraced nobleman, forced into the wilderness who seeks revenge and reclaims his great love. Five-time Tony®-nominated playwright Douglas Carter Beane–who re-invented Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella so deliciously (seen at both Ft. Worth’s Bass Hall and Dallas’ Music Hall at Fair Park)–reunites with Lewis Flinn his Give it Up/Lysistrata Jones collaborator and return to Dallas Theater Center to bring to life this hilarious and stirring new musical adventure! A world premiere musical event. Show Times: Tues - Thurs @ 7:30pm; Fri @ 8pm Fridays; Sat @ 2pm, 8pm; Sun @ 2pm and 7:30pm. Sundays.

Description: Born to be Wild is an inspiring story of love, dedication and the remarkable bond between humans and animals. This film documents orphaned orangutans and elephants and the extraordinary people who rescue and raise them—saving endangered species one life at a time.

Description: Jerusalem, sacred to half the people on earth; fought over more than any other place in history; conquered and destroyed, rebuilt and reinvented repeatedly over 5,000 years.
Now, screen film adventure immerses audiences in a spectacular cinematic journey—soaring high above the Holy Land and plunging deep into the vibrant Old City—so they can experience as never before the iconic sites cherished by billions. Jerusalem is a breathtaking new film that explores on a grand scale the intersection of science, history and religion in this ancient, enigmatic place.

Description: Join Storm Chasers star Sean Casey and the researchers of VORTEX 2, the most ambitious effort ever made to understand the origins and evolution of tornadoes, on this heart-pounding science adventure. Feel the adrenaline and experience the science as Tornado Alley reveals the beauty and untamed power of breathtaking weather events.

Description: The exhibition brings together more than 200 authentic artifacts and immersive environments to explore the astonishing accomplishments of one of the most powerful indigenous Mesoamerican civilizations, that still has millions of living descendants today. Visitors will learn how the Maya built towering temples and created an intricate calendar system while discovering what archaeologists have uncovered about the once-hidden ancient Maya, and the unresolved questions about why these ancient cities were abandoned. Through hands-on activity stations, guests can decipher hieroglyphs, learn cultural and architectural techniques, and explore an underworld cave, ancient burial site, mural room and more. The bilingual exhibition, presented in English and Spanish, requires a surcharge for members and non-members.

Description: The “Rodeo Capital of Texas” is opening its season in July. It’s 7:30 p.m. every Saturday ONLY. The Mesquite ProRodeo Series is sanctioned by the PRCA and counts for World Championship points. This is “Where Legends Begin!” Rodeo cowboys compete for a berth in the Series Championship. Mesquite ProRodeo includes sports action mixed with delightful comedy and specialty entertainment. Special events like pony rides, mutton bustin, and calf scramble are always a highlight with the kids.

Description: Join a naturalist for a leisurely hike on the trails of the FWNC&R. Hikes feature current natural history events such as blooming wildflowers, commonly seen insects, birds, other animals and current projects on the Refuge. Bring water and dress for the weather. Free with paid admission

Description: The National Scouting Museum is home to one of the world's largest collections of original Norman Rockwell art. Showcasing the work of Rockwell, Joseph Christian Leyendecker, Howard Chandler Christy, Dean Cornwell, and Joseph Csatari, this exhibition takes a look at the artists behind America's largest youth organization.

Description: The show features trick roping, trick shooting, trick riding, cowboy songs and an entertaining look at history. Wholesome entertainment for the entire family full of animals, spectacular performers with ropes, bullwhips, pistols and even a singing cowboy! Shows @ 2:30pm & 4:30pm.

Description: Come with us on a spectacular 3D ride across, over and through the magical realms of the most dramatic continent on earth: Africa. Our guide through this enchanted kingdom is the sorcerer itself — water. Water crafts wild Africa, conjuring up life wherever it journeys. Your students will be plunged into fantastic places and meet amazing creatures. Discover the fascinating secrets of this enchanted kingdom. It’s an adventure where you will truly believe the real world is more extraordinary and awe-inspiring than any fiction.

Description: Our main characters are a herd of large, frilled, plant eating dinosaurs – Pachyrhinosaurus. The film follows their youngsters through the seasons and the challenges of growing up and establishing themselves in this prehistoric world. From the moment they hatch, they face predators, extremes of weather and natural disaster as they fight for survival.
Walking with Dinosaurs: Prehistoric Planet 3D is an immersive 3D experience – the characters are animated throughout against real backgrounds. It’s the most authentic dinosaur experience ever to be seen on the giant screen. The animals’ bodies and movements have been precisely built up from fossil evidence and their behaviour is derived from both palaeontology and detailed knowledge of the behaviour of modern animals.

Description: Join us Mon.-Fri. for any of our Open Jump sessions to get rid of the wiggles, meet other families or make new friends in a safe, clean, climate controlled environment. Come as you are for our regular Open Jump OR choose one of our special Little Tikes, Superhero, Bubble or Glow Jumps! *Socks and a signed waiver are required to play.
Please note: Open Play times may change during summer and school holidays. Open Jumps are Mon - Fri ONLY.

Description: The biggest backyard party in Dallas is back for summer 2017! Come out and enjoy live music, gourmet food trucks, lawn games, and The Nodding Donkey beer garden! Oh and did we mention... Join us when the Dallas Stars and The Special Edition Band take over the outdoor block party in Dallas. Bring your own blanket and lawn chairs. Stay tuned for the August Reunion Lawn Party lineups!

Description: Meet & Greet the Animals, Safari Tram, Kids Bucket Train Ride & More! The last Safari Tram leaves at 4pm, so no one will be admitted to the ranch after 4pm. We recommend arriving no later than 2pm to ensure you are able to see all the animals at the front of the ranch and are able to ride the Safari Tram.

Description: Meet & Greet the Animals, Safari Tram, Kids Bucket Train Ride & More! The last Safari Tram leaves at 4pm, so no one will be admitted to the ranch after 4pm. We recommend arriving no later than 2pm to ensure you are able to see all the animals at the front of the ranch and are able to ride the Safari Tram.

Description: Join the family-fun entertainment event happening adjacent to Galleria’s award-winning Play Place on Level 3. Every Saturday, dozens of children and their families make time to enjoy the amazing FREE entertainment. Each week the performance is different.

Description: Come and enjoy Family Fun every weekend. The Stockyards Championship Rodeo features a Dash for the Cash & Run for the Money calf scramble for kids of all ages. Race to get the ribbon off the calf's tail and win cash prizes!

Description: Watch a real cattle drive and a gunfight! Summer Gunfight Shows with The Legends of Texas - FREE, family friendly show every week-end. Show times: 11:45 am and 4:15pm -- right after the Fort Worth Herd Cattle Drives!

Description: Watch a real cattle drive and a gunfight! Summer Gunfight Shows with The Legends of Texas - FREE, family friendly show every week-end. Show times: 11:45 am and 4:15pm -- right after the Fort Worth Herd Cattle Drives!

Description: The exhibition surveys how America and its people have been represented in prints made by American and non-American artists between 1710 and 2010. As the final venue on a four-city international tour and the only other US venue, the DMA will present more than 150 outstanding prints from the colonial era to the present, drawn exclusively from the National Gallery of Art’s collection.

Description: This exhibition showcases three themes found among works of art in the museum’s permanent collection: archaeological finds mainly from ancient tombs, Buddhist sculptures from temples, and works of art reflecting the aesthetic tastes of scholars and the imperial courts of the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties.
Archaeology in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries has revealed a broad assortment of both prehistoric and historical implements and ornaments originating from sites throughout China. These works, excavated from tombs and architectural ruins, display a taste for abstract representation, expressing belief in protection by ancestors, forces of nature, and mythical creatures. The location of these finds links them to notions of an afterlife.